For the joy of the Lord
is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10
This morning, we had our primary worship service in the prison's chapel, as we do every Sunday...
is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10
This morning, we had our primary worship service in the prison's chapel, as we do every Sunday...
We also have Bible studies and other services throughout each week.
Before the service began, however, my Chaplain, Pastor Stiglich, asked brother Philip and I for help because he said he was feeling ill. Philip and I usually open the Sunday services, anyhow. But we did as we were asked. After greeting the congregation, I made the call to worship and read a portion of Scripture. This was followed by Philip leading us in a corporate prayer and then giving the men an approximately ten minute exhortation never to allow discouragement to keep us from following the Lord.
The choir followed with a selection of songs and after about forty minutes, my chaplain signaled that he was ready. I noticed, as well, that his health seemed much improved.
As expected, God came through. My pastor gave a powerful and inspiring message about having the joy of the Lord. How that, when we know we are forgiven for our sins - to include all sins past, present and future - our lives should be full of joy. And this joy is to be like an always flowing river which blesses everyone who comes into contact with it. Meaning, all those who come in contact with a Spirit-filled Christian would be able to sense this joy, too. In Christ, he said, our sorrow over sin should now turn to joy at Christ's victory over sin. Amen!
D.B.
Before the service began, however, my Chaplain, Pastor Stiglich, asked brother Philip and I for help because he said he was feeling ill. Philip and I usually open the Sunday services, anyhow. But we did as we were asked. After greeting the congregation, I made the call to worship and read a portion of Scripture. This was followed by Philip leading us in a corporate prayer and then giving the men an approximately ten minute exhortation never to allow discouragement to keep us from following the Lord.
The choir followed with a selection of songs and after about forty minutes, my chaplain signaled that he was ready. I noticed, as well, that his health seemed much improved.
As expected, God came through. My pastor gave a powerful and inspiring message about having the joy of the Lord. How that, when we know we are forgiven for our sins - to include all sins past, present and future - our lives should be full of joy. And this joy is to be like an always flowing river which blesses everyone who comes into contact with it. Meaning, all those who come in contact with a Spirit-filled Christian would be able to sense this joy, too. In Christ, he said, our sorrow over sin should now turn to joy at Christ's victory over sin. Amen!
D.B.
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